Small Bear Electronics to Continue Serving Audio DIY Customers after Acquisition by synthCube

via SynthCube

"Small Bear is excited to announce that it’s been acquired by synthCube and will continue to serve customers.

The Small Bear webstore will re-open for purchases as soon as synthCube organizes the inventory and readies it for shipping. Low-stock and out-of-stock items will be re-ordered where possible in order to maintain the Small Bear catalog.

Tthe combination of Small Bear and synthCube will provide expanded parts selection for DIY audio enthusiasts, including makers of stompboxes, modular synths, amps and more.

The combined company will continue to serve both hobbyists and commercial accounts. Small to mid-size stompbox, modular synth and DIY audio companies will continue to find deep inventory and competitive prices for components purchased in bulk, with a particular focus on analog and digital components specific to audio DIY.

For inquiries please contact synthCube at the following email address: smallbearelec@synthcube.com"

synthCube Announces New and Improved Webstore

via synthCube

synthCube is pleased to announce the recent upgrades to our webstore, focused on making the experience with our site better and faster.

Improvements and enhancements include:
- Mobile device responsive- friendly with iOS, Android and other devices
- Improved support for multiple browsers
- Reworked top categories for simpler navigation
- Improved search and filtering functions
- New items highlighted on top page- see the latest right when you enter the site! New items added almost daily.
- New banners promoting our collaboration partners, suppliers and friends
- Regularly updated item discounts and promotions
- Improved product descriptions including documents, demos, pics etc

synthCube continues to focus on supporting modular synths, including SDIY panels, PCBS & kits, parts for synth DIY including pots, knobs, vactrols, ICs etc, as well as assembled modules – including access to our exclusive synthReLease Club -- rent synth modules for your system! We are proud to serve modular synth enthusiasts in most major formats- eurorack, frac, 4U, MOTM and dotcom/MU. In fact, synthCube has recently acquired the Bridechamber DIY store, greatly expanding the inventory and availability of 5U panels, PCBs, and parts for those formats in particular.

Come check it out!
www.synthcube.com/cart

STG Soundlabs modular plus DIY rarities

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"The case is made of curly oak top/front and ash sides/back (they match up really well) and has a couple STG Busboards with a Power One PSU that's really overbuilt for the case size. The modules are all in decent shape save for occasional rack rash that you don't see when screws are in place or some light scratches here or there from a patch lead, which is to be expected with an instrument that's frequently patched and used and nothing out of the ordinary. This system new with a case would cost well over $7,000 so this is a serious deal. Comes with a nice pile of hosa colored patch cables in 1.5 and 3ft lengths.

All modules are professionally built, even the DIY/synthcube modules so you know you'll be getting something to depend on for years to come...

Here's the module list:

STG Soundlabs
trigger mini store x 3
shift manager
Time buffer
digital attenuators
Time divider
switch
mult
mixer
wave folder
pulse matrix
attenuator (x2)
Dotcom Pedal Interface
dotcom spring reverb q115
synthcube blacet time machine
synthcube Galilean moons designed by Hex Inverter
synthcube jupiter storm designed by Hex Inverter
synthcube source of uncertainty designed by Roman F aka Sputnik
synthcube seiner micron
megaohm MA20 filter
CGS serge resonant eq
ssl sequencer"

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SynthCube Acquires and Continues Music From Outer Space

As many of you know, Ray Wilson of Music From Outer Space passed away on July 21. There has been some speculation as to what would happen to MFOS. Ray Wilson's projects and website have been an incredible resource to the DIY community, and those looking to introduce themselves to the world of synth DIY. Well, I am happy to announce that SynthCube will be keeping the world of MFOS alive.

"SynthCube is delighted to announce the acquisition of Music From Outer Space. In cooperation with Ray Wilson's surviving spouse Debra, the 'Maiden of MFOS,' we are developing plans to extend Ray's work indefinitely. The MFOS website will remain in place, with all of its great content, humor and documentation. Plans are underway to continue to make the MFOS pcbs, panels etc available via our synthCube webstore, as well as other authorized MFOS stores and websites who choose to stock those items. Not only will the website and product line continue, plans are to extend it. Full kits, panel mount pcbs, reduced size euro-friendly boards, panels, pre-built products... all possibilities are on the table. More details to follow!

In honor of Ray Wilson, we will be establishing a memorial scholarship fund to support education in the areas of electrical engineering, audio, electronic music etc. We are also exploring avenues to use Ray's designs to supplement STEM teaching and training in a number of venues.

Existing MFOS inventory is available now via www.synthcube.com/cart. Plans are underway to restock any unavailable items.

Please refer any questions to us via the synthCube contact form or email."

Music From Outer Space and synthCube Announce Noise Toaster Project Contest!

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"Win cash prizes, store credit and merchandise by showing off your Noise Toaster

synthCube has organized a 'Show Off Your Build' contest to celebrate the most popular MFOS project of all time-- the Noise Toaster-and the companion how-to book Make:Analog Synthesizers by Ray Wilson, the founder of MFOS.

If you've built a Noise Toaster, enter the contest to show off your project and tell its story-or build a new Noise Toaster in order to enter the 'New Build' categories!

Noise Toaster desktop analog synthesizers come in all shapes and sizes-and the contest will award prizes for different categories- see the contest landing page for details and prizes!

Prizes include VISA gift cards, store credit vouchers, MFOS merchandise and MFOS synthesizer kits.

To enter the contest check out the details at https://gleam.io/competitions/...

Also check out the dedicated Noise Toaster Support Threads at Modwiggler and Facebook.

More info contact info@synthcube.com"

The Human Comparator synthCube Kit TTSH MiniMeanie Arp 2600 + 1601 + Keyboard in Mahagony Case

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via this auction

"Amazing complete ARP 2600 Clone Set

The set contains following components:

1. Human Comparator TTSH, ARP2600 clone incl. Gate Booster (kit from synthCube)

2. 1601 Sequenzer clone (kit from synthCube)

3. DIY Keyboard based on a Fatar Studio 49 with:

MST '07 Buffered Multiple Kit
MST VCLFO MST VC LFO
RIB MST Ribbon Controller

4. Patch cables"

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New Translucent Slider Caps from synthCube

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"synthCube is pleased to announce availability of new custom translucent caps for synthesizer LED slider pots.

These are now in stock--- amazing LED slider caps for synth modules---- these are a dark smoky translucent gray. You'll see your LED shine diffused through the top and sides, then it'll be full bright when viewed head-on through the gap on the face... originally designed for the TTSH v4 project, these have a great look and feel to them -- and will enhance most modules that make use of LED sliders-- enjoy!!

More details on our webstore - contact us for information on samples and wholesale quantity purchases."

Manufacturers and More

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